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Where they stand on homelessness

Where they stand on homelessness

At last count, Burnaby had fewer than 60 homeless people, yet homelessness is still a significant concern throughout the Lower Mainland and a hot topic leading up to B.C.’s municipal elections.
New publisher at the helm

New publisher at the helm

There’s a new face at the helm of the Burnaby NOW , now that longtime publisher Brad Alden has retired.
FortisBC pipeline renos not sitting well with Burnaby neighbourhood

FortisBC pipeline renos not sitting well with Burnaby neighbourhood

City council chambers were near capacity Monday night (Nov. 3), as residents of Brentwood Park came out to voice opposition to proposed upgrades to the FortisBC natural gas pipeline running through their neighbourhood.
Burnaby garbage incinerator operator sued over pollution concerns

Burnaby garbage incinerator operator sued over pollution concerns

The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District is suing Maxxam Analytics International Corp.
A quiet quarter for Burnaby firefighters

A quiet quarter for Burnaby firefighters

It was a relatively uneventful summer for firefighters in Burnaby.
[UPDATED] Kinder Morgan attempting to ban anti-pipeline protesters

[UPDATED] Kinder Morgan attempting to ban anti-pipeline protesters

Company suing protesters, seeking injunction to keep opponents away from survey work
Did Burnaby officials plump free golf online poll?

Did Burnaby officials plump free golf online poll?

An email circulating through Burnaby city hall implicates city officials in an effort to skew the results of an online poll about whether or not the city should reward city officials and volunteers with free golf passes.
Publisher shares his story before riding off into the sunset

Publisher shares his story before riding off into the sunset

Brad Alden, publisher of the Burnaby NOW , and its sister paper, The Record , is retiring this week after 21 years of leadership in both the city of Burnaby and the newspaper industry.
Burnaby council concerned with Uber ridesharing service

Burnaby council concerned with Uber ridesharing service

If you’ve been waiting for ridesharing to come to Burnaby, prepare to wait some more. On Monday, Burnaby city council received a report from staff about San Francisco-based ridesharing company Uber and its intentions to expand into Canada.
Burnaby school board OK's plan for 12 new daycares

Burnaby school board OK's plan for 12 new daycares

A plan to build up to 12 new child-care facilities on Burnaby school district lands got the school board’s stamp of approval Tuesday.